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Things to do in the Jubilee Year

In calling for the Jubilee Year, Pope Francis is encouraging the faithful to know the face of God's mercy — Jesus Christ Incarnate — and to show that face of mercy to our friends and neighbors (as well as our enemies!).

To that end, we have prepared for you a to-do list for the upcoming Jubilee:

Forgive those who have hurt you or have done you wrong. If possible, consider forgiving debts owed you and/or returning collateral.

Go to Confession regularly — monthly or even weekly.

Read and meditate on the Sacred Scriptures, especially the Gospel of Luke.

Perform one or more works of mercy every day.

Go on a pilgrimage.

Share the Good News of God's mercy through your words and good deeds.

Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday in your parish, receiving Communion in the state of grace in order to receive the "clean slate grace."

Place the Divine Mercy Image in a prominent place in your home and venerate it daily.

Offer a novena of chaplets for the intentions Jesus gave St. Faustina in the nine days preceding Divine Mercy Sunday (see pp. ___).

Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy daily, imploring mercy "on us, and on the whole world."

Make the Stations of the Cross regularly, especially at 3 p.m., the Hour of Great Mercy.